On 1st November 1864, Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, (later Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna), daughter of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at Bessungen, Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine.
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“A fine morning. — Louise had again a good night. — heard, just before going out by telegraph from Louis, that dear Alice had got a 2nd daughter, shortly after 9 this morning & that both were doing well. Very thankful, as had felt rather anxious about her but am sorry it is again a girl, which will be doubly disappointing as the event took place at Darmstadt. — Drove in the little pony carriage with Arthur & went to the beloved Mausoleum where I prayed for dear Alice & the Baby & that her dear Father’s blessing might rest on them! — Held a Council after luncheon, before which I saw Ld Granville. Saw Ld Wodehouse, who is going as Lord Lien: to Ireland, & Ld Russell. Also saw Sir A. Buchanan & M. Aranjais, the new Mexican Minister. — Went out quite late with Lenchen, walking & in the pony chair. — Saw Major Elphinstone & had a very satisfactory conversation with him about dear Arthur & spoke of his future plans. — Arthur, Ly Caroline Rossington, Augusta S., & Major Elphinstone dined.”
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